Drone Valley Brewery food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · North East Derbyshire
Drone Valley Brewery holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 January 2023, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Unit 2, Unstone Industrial Complex, Main Road, S18 4AB
How it compares in North East Derbyshire
That puts Drone Valley Brewery among the 654 places in North East Derbyshire holding top marks, 86% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 654 | 86% | ← Drone Valley Brewery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 71 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 52 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Drone Valley Brewery none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Drone Valley Brewery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dronfield Nursery Limited Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Dancedaze UK (HAF) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Fox In The Box Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Callywhite Care Home Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Dancing Anchor Spirits Manufacturers/packers | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2021 |
| Dronfield Gymnastics Academy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2022 |
| Apperknowle Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
Questions about Drone Valley Brewery
What is Drone Valley Brewery's food hygiene rating?
Drone Valley Brewery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North East Derbyshire Council on 24 January 2023.
Is Drone Valley Brewery safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Drone Valley Brewery last inspected?
Drone Valley Brewery was last inspected on 24 January 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North East Derbyshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Drone Valley Brewery?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Drone Valley Brewery compare to other places in North East Derbyshire?
86% of the 757 rated food businesses in North East Derbyshire hold the top rating of 5, and Drone Valley Brewery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North East Derbyshire Council inspects Drone Valley Brewery and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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